Rev War Kind of Day

[ColonialDude]

This year was not looking very promising for me in the detecting department. I leave for Afghanistan in a little over a week, and don't return until Christmas. I have been busy gearing up for that and all that comes with it, but managed to get out last week for just my second hunt of the season, the first being a nothing hunt really.

I headed for a site that has turned up some excellent finds, and it did not disappoint this time around either.

10 or so British buttons from various regiments including the 2st, 29th, and 84th. This would normally be enough to be considered a fantastic hunt by anyone's standards...but I was not done there.

Also turned up a beautiful brass heart likely associated with the 21st Regiment.

The 2 finds of the day however were this 84th regiment pewter badge. Some of the experts out there believe it could be a cockade button or badge of sorts, but do agree it is the only of it's kind known to exist. A find of a lifetime.

IS it possible to make 2 finds of a lifetime in a day? Sure is...

I dug up both halves of this beautiful Kings 8th Regiment neck stock clasp about 10 feet and 4 hours apart. Ironically I found the first half at the beginning of the hunt and was disappointed there were no markings on it...and I muttered to myself I would like to find the other half and have it engraved with a regimental number or name. Again, this is the only known example in existence. Talk about a rare day with some rare finds!!

I also dug several George III coppers and misc junk.

Sorry for so many photos.

 

[s.c.shooter]

I've been there a couple of times and my son is there now. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. I'll say a prayer for you. Good luck.

 

[ColonialDude]

Thanks very much everyone. I only wish all hunts could be like this....then again, I guess hunts like this being so rare is what makes the hobby so great.

Ohhh....and thanks for the thoughts and prayers...I am in Canada however.

 

[bugbitingme]

A man's greatness is not measured by how many servants he has, but by how many he serves. You are serving millions, thank you from one of them. (whish I could give credit for the quote, but memory fails me)

 

[DMN]

Sweet and untouched! And perfect uniform patina. Banner+ material.

BTW, doesn't matter Canadian or American or British...the thoughts of your commitment and safety go beyond the borders. Thanks and come back safely. You've got a lot of detecting to finish at that site .

 

[HCW]

I could easily be talked into saying Banner.
Just for finding both halves.

 

[pepperj]

Now that's so sweet!! A real banner find!
I would have been just giddy over just the buttons.
Awesome hunt, and something to keep your thoughts warm till your return to the soils.
Keep safe, and hope to hook up for a hunt in the future.

 

[Silver Searcher]

You Deserve the Banner for going over there my Friend keep yourself safe the finds are indeed stunning, we find nice things in the UK and old to :P but the range of the items you posted are indeed spectacular
Make room up Top

SS

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

8) 8) 8) Eighth Reg. and all those amazing buttons are fantastic !! U have another vote from me, ColonialDude . More important, stay out of harms way over in ali baba country . CMDdawg

 

[Deno]

Dude, those are amazing finds. Banner for sure. Thank you for your service.
Be safe over there.

 

[mainer]

Wow! Those are some killer finds. Good luck on your deployment, come back safe and hit that place again.

 

[lovedigging]

What an amazing day, You have my vote for banner Be safe on your tour!!!

 

[shaun7]

Some brilliant finds there

Stay safe!

 

[Don in SJ]

Woweee, that complete neck stock clasp is really special, I have one half of one and at least it has a very beautiful decorative design on it, but to find one that is military marked, Wow!.. All the buttons you found, well, a hunt you will remember for the rest of your life I am sure.....

Don

 

[robfinds]

Great finds good luck over there, come back safe
Robert.

 

[Bikerboyzx6r]

Great finds! Stay safe over there mate

Cheers
Dan

 

[vermonster]

I vote Banner! I'd say you did pretty good on your second hunt of the season. Thank you for your service over in Afghanistan & Be safe!
vermonster

 

[hogge]

Definitely a treasure trove of relics!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! There has to be more at that site. Good Luck Hogge

 

[Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.)]

Fantastic and its a day you wont forget
Return home safe

 

[BuckleBoy]

That is a stunning hunt. Stunning! This is one of the BEST posts I have ever seen for Rev. War on this or any forum.

Way to go!


-Buckles

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

A great day detecting? I would say you dug a wing to a museum!

Congrats!